Emergence of Medetomidine in the Unregulated Drug Supply and Its Association With Hallucinogenic Effects.
Drug and Alcohol Review November 1, 2025 Adams L Sibley, Madigan L Bedard, Samuel Tobias et al.
The unregulated drug supply in the United States is rapidly evolving, and veterinary tranquillisers have emerged as adulterants of concern, especially in illicitly-manufactured fentanyl. Following the proliferation of xylazine, medetomidine, a more potent sedative, has recently appeared in multiple US states. This study describes the characteristics of medetomidine samples from a national...